Opinion
The four top performers from round three of the Hilux NPC
The third round of the NPC saw some landmark records established and new contenders emerge.
Adam Julian
16 Aug 2026, 23:43
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Brayden Iose on Hurricanes' 'perfect storm', Aaron Smith and Manawatu royalty
On August 28, Manawatu officially marks its 140th Anniversary with a special dinner at Central Energy Trust Arena in Palmerston No…
Adam Julian
06 Aug 2026, 18:13
Opinion
The three performers of the week from Hilux NPC round one
Northland are second after pulling clear of Manawatu 40-14. All Blacks Sevens winger Brady Rush touched down twice.
Adam Julian
02 Aug 2026, 13:49
Kyren Taumoefolau stars as Tasman start NPC season with thrilling win
A star-studded Tasman Mako side has started the 2026 National Provincial Championship with a nail-biting 31-29 win over North Harb…
Finn Morton
31 Jul 2026, 18:32
James Ramm among 10 Western Force players bound for NZ’s NPC
Wallabies hopeful James Ramm will play for New Zealand side Northland during the 2026 National Provincial Championship.
Finn Morton
29 Jul 2026, 22:03
Olympic medallists headline stacked All Blacks Sevens contingent in NPC
More than a dozen current and former All Blacks Sevens representatives will feature in the opening round of the 2026 NPC season.
Finn Morton
29 Jul 2026, 20:19
Richie Mo'unga named on Canterbury bench for NPC return
Returning All Blacks star Richie Mo'unga will be eased back into NPC rugby off the bench as the headliner of the first team naming…
Ned Lester
28 Jul 2026, 22:48
Ex-SVNS flyer finishes stunning Bay of Plenty try in quarter-final win
Former All Blacks Sevens flyer Fehi Fineanganofo scored a try of the season contender when the Bay of Plenty needed it in a win ov…
Finn Morton
10 Oct 2025, 22:01
Seven All Blacks released: Team lists for NPC quarter-finals
All Blacks Samipeni Finau, Luke Jacobson and Anton Lienert-Brown headline Waikato’s team for their NPC quarter-final away to Ota…
Finn Morton
08 Oct 2025, 16:50
Cam Roigard and Rieko Ioane two of 13 All Blacks released for NPC
Some good news finally came the way of All Blacks fans on Wednesday morning, with the news that Cam Roigard is set for a return to…
Ned Lester
16 Sep 2025, 15:02
NPC team lists reveal two All Blacks backs released to play
With questions circling the All Blacks’ wing selections for Saturday’s Springbok Test in Wellington, an unexpected twist has r…
Ned Lester
10 Sep 2025, 0:40
Ethan Blackadder's All Blacks recall bid clouded by season-ending injury
A Tasman Mako injury update has revealed another problem for injury-prone All Black flanker Ethan Blackadder, who will miss the re…
Ned Lester
03 Sep 2025, 15:54
16 All Blacks released to play provincial rugby
The All Blacks have released 16 players from their Rugby Championship squad to join their provinces this weekend for round five of…
Ben Smith
26 Aug 2025, 14:21
Watch: Leicester Fainga'anuku scores twice in barnstorming NPC return
All Blacks powerhouse Leicester Fainga'anuku hasn't wasted any time reintroducing himself to the tryline in his first game on New …
Ned Lester
09 Aug 2025, 0:03
Opinion
The five top performers from round one of the NPC
The NPC is back, drawing enthusiastic crowds around the motu. Waikato opened the season with an epic Eden Park comeback.
Adam Julian
05 Aug 2025, 15:41
Watch: Possible All Black debutant fends off 30-Test midfielder in the NPC
It wasn’t an ideal situation for Havili, who will be trying hard to impress All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson.
Henry Lee
03 Aug 2025, 18:28
